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LONG-DISTANCE SEA TURTLE MIGRATION PROVIDES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO COMBINE AND TEST EXCITING TRACKING TECHNIQUES
In February 2016, a female loggerhead sea turtle dubbed ‘Marloo’ had a satellite transmitter attached to her shell on a beach south of Exmouth, Western Australia by the Gnaraloo wilderness foundation. Many months, and more than 4000 km’s, later she was recovered and sampled...
THERE ARE CROSS-BENEFITS TO PROTECTING COASTAL WETLANDS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19
The effects of COVID-19 on the world has been profound. It’s had us re-evaluating intergovernmental, trade and personal relationships, and forced a rethink of consumer needs. Environmental groups have been encouraging people to eat more fish in response to this pandemic. Consumer surveys during the pandemic have also highlighted greater apprehension about receiving goods from certain countries, alongside increases in online purchases and groceries as people find need to cook more meals at home. So, it’s already changed many parts of our lives, maybe forever, but how will this pandemic affect the world’s biodiversity?